South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

were going to Ohio, by way Of New
York she would sail with them.
The voyage was uneventful, but as
;; they landed at the Battery Ruth read,
with q great heartbeat, the words
castle Garden" ona flag floating owe.
largo building. There, James, look
That's where Peter stays. Do you 60
frst," she added shyly, ''and tell him
Pm here" She supposed Castle Garden
was the name OF an inn.
James complied, but returned immedi-
ately with rucful face and explained
the mistake. Ruth was stunned James
stood perplexcd. Norah, as her
way was, plunged into the midst Of
things: ''seein' as Peters lost himself
entirely, it's Ruth's dooty to go to Ohiss
and whit better luck"
This advice proved helpful tonic to
Ruth's benumbcd faculties. 'sYour
meanin's kind, Norah, but it's other
than that TIL do. II James and you
will bide till the morrow I'll thank yc
and set We free"
The day was declining. James found
decent lodging house where they
could stay the night They must eat
out 'idc, the housekeeper said, indicat-
ing suitable restaurant near by, where
they took supper.
The girls roomed together. Long af-
ter Norah slept, Ruth kneeled in the
moonlight supplicating to be guided to
Peter; nor did she rise from her knees
until conviction that she was heard
soothed her anxiety,
She shrank from q second meal in
public. The plaincst breakfast at their
lodgings would be favor. The house.
keeper was inflexible.
They repaired again to the restaurant,
and were barely seated when Ruth's
attention was arrested by conversation
between two respectable looking men
opposite. "What have you DONE" said
one, ''with that handsome black mare
of yoursl"
''VixenG sold her to Dawson. He
wouldn't have bought her. though, if he
had not secured a young man as coach
man who masters her perfectly"
"Surc, an that's Peter" said Ruth,
half aloud; "Pll see" Norah rcmon-
strated, but Ruth was already across the
floor.
can wasn't the young man Peter
Moore, sir, thenl'
'Peter Moore it was, young woman.
Are you a relation of his?'
"Yes-that is-Jamcsw turning en-
treatingly towards him.
James came to her relief, made brief
explanation, and asked if the gentleman
could direct them to Mr.. Moore.
Certainly. I'll write it down. At
Mr.. Samuel Dawson's, No. - Broad
way.
They postponed breakfast and left
Immediately. The stranger accompanied
them to the street to start them right
Returning to his companion, he re-
marked: 'Moore's sweetheart is a real
Irish beauty, with that dark, wavy hair
shading her modest face, and those dane
ing blue eyes"
The party were within six doors of
the house~when Ruth, touching James
arm, excitedly said: "Therc he isl See 1!
CALI"
James saw, and darted forward s1Iol
Peter, Peter Moorc!' Norah followed.
Ruth, whose agitation prevented an
other step, leaned against convenient
tree.
Peter, reins in hand, was just about
to mount the coach box and drive off,
when James hailed him. Ruth saw Lis
start of surprise, then the hearty greet
ing, then the reins hastily put into
James hand, and then Peter was at her
side.
''Me own darlin'l How did we know
to seek me hcre?"
9TH tell you the story later, Peter,
but sure III > you illlnScll LnatS brought
me to your Then merlbering her
objection to the restaurant, sob! if
He'd gi'en me my own blind will this
very mornin" I'd not be claspin' your
hand now, dear. TIC proved mothers
words: The power God allows to
prayers past telin'.'"
eve must thank him together all our
lives" rejoined Peter.
James and Norah took their train for
the west that night, but not until they
had seen Peter and Ruth made man and
wife.
Happiness needs no chronicler. 1t is
the hearts music. ole hath put n new
song into my mouth" was henceforth
the refrain of Ruths life, and Peters
manly goodness made tho chorus. -
New York Observer.
The First Cl,PeubUcE B0oer